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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,695.36, 13,382.44 and 6,338.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,695.36, 13,382.44 and 6,338.70 is: 8,749.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,695.36 : 13,382.44 = 6,338.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,695.36/13,382.44 = 6,338.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,695.36x = 13,382.44 × 6,338.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,695.36x = 84,827,272.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,827,272.43/9,695.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,749.26

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